Self Inoculation GHSV1 Question

[micmarsto@gmail.com]

Hi Dr Terri,

I’m writing with a self inoculation question… I have oral HSV1, negative HSV2 via western blot. I had a male partner visit and stay the night. I had an active cold sore on my lip (weeping a little/crusting a little) We did not kiss on the lips, he kissed my body. We touched each other’s genital and anal areas sexually and shared a bed. We cuddled, etc. I’m worried about touching each other when I had an active cold sore and the possibility of giving him or myself GHSV1 via hands.

Could I get GHSV1 this way?
Could he get GHSV1 this way?

[Terri Warren]

The answers are no and no. You did a great job of being safe. Congratulations!

Terri

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